Government Revives Cotton Production in Northern Region to Support Textile Industry

Ghana's government is making a concerted push to revitalize cotton cultivation in the Northern Region, aiming to bolster the domestic textile and garment industry. This strategic move focuses on securing a consistent and local supply of raw materials, a critical component for the sector's growth and sustainability.

Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, recently visited a sprawling 20-hectare cotton farm in Zoosale, within the Savelugu Municipality. This working visit served to publicly affirm the government's dedication to reviving cotton production. The initiative signals a renewed focus on agriculture as a key driver for industrial development and economic diversification.

The effort to revive cotton farming is expected to create employment opportunities and stimulate economic activity in the Northern Region. By strengthening the agricultural base, the government intends to reduce reliance on imported raw materials, thereby conserving foreign exchange and enhancing the competitiveness of Ghanaian textile products on both local and international markets. This focus on local production aligns with broader goals of industrial self-sufficiency and value addition within the Ghanaian economy.

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Government is stepping up efforts to revive large-scale cotton production in the Northern Region as part of measures to secure reliable local raw materials for Ghana’s textile and garment industry.